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United Airlines
organizationUnited Airlines confirms its largest-ever order for Boeing and Airbus jets. Order for 200 Boeing 737 MAX and 70 Airbus A321neo jets is worth $30 billion at list prices. Will boost United’s domestic capacity by almost 30%, allowing it to better compete for both premium and low-cost travel.
Serena Williams
personSerena Williams was leading 3-1 in the first set of her first round match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus when she slipped. The American legend’s left ankle gave way as she tried to hit a return in just the fifth game. Williams returned and played one full game before retiring. It's the first time she's ever left the tournament in that fashion.
Raheem Sterling
personEngland defeated Germany 2-0 in the Euro 2020 round of 16 at Wembley. Goals from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane secured victory. Victory was England's first against Germany in a knockout round at a major tournament since 1966 World Cup final. England will now play either Sweden or Ukraine in the last-eight.
Jacob Zuma
personSouth Africa's highest court finds former President Jacob Zuma guilty of contempt of court. Zuma ordered to hand himself over within five days to a police station in his hometown of Nkandla. First time in South Africa's history that a former president has been sentenced to prison.
Roger Federer
personRoger Federer beat Adrian Mannarino 6-4, 6-7 (3), 3-6,6-2 at Wimbledon. Frenchman retires with a knee injury after slipping on court. Federer will meet either Richard Gasquet or Yuichi Sugita in the third round.
Gavin Grimm
personGavin Grimm first sued his Virginia high school in 2015 after it changed its bathroom policy. Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas voted to hear the board’s appeal.
Cardi B
personCardi B won video of the year and best female hip-hop artist. Queen Latifah was honored for her illustrious career. Cardi B and Offset are expecting their second child together.
Kylian Mbappe
personFrance crashed out of Euro 2020 on penalties to Switzerland. Mario Gavranovic, Fabian Schar, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Vargas and Admir Mehmedi made no mistake from the spot as Switzerland scored all five of their spot-kicks. France will now meet Spain in the quarter-finals in St Petersburg.
FTC
organizationThe lawsuit alleged the social media giant engaged in illegal anticompetitive practices. The decision is a potentially crippling blow to Washington regulators who are attempting to tamp down the power of Big Tech.
Marco Gobbetti
personMarco Gobbetti will leave at the end of the year to join Salvatore Ferragamo. Italian shoe and leather group is also badly in need of a turnaround. Burberry shares are trading at just 12 times its forward EBITDA.
Novak Djokovic
personWorld No.1 Novak Djokovic beats wildcard Jack Draper 4-6, 6-1, 6.2, 6 -2. Centre Court returned after a two-year absence due to coronavirus pandemic. Andy Murray beat Nikoloz Basilashvili in four sets. Aryna Sabalenka beats Monica Niculescu under retractable roof.
Clarence Thomas
personJustices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito voted in the minority in the ruling against letting the two states sue the third. The two major coal mining states have sought to boost exports to prop up an industry in decline.
Sajid Javid
personSajid Javid says lifting lockdown rules will be his 'absolute priority' Matt Hancock was on pro-lockdown side of Cabinet table. But reports suggest Mr Javid is a'real lockdown sceptic'
Sajid Javid
personSajid Javid confirmed restrictions will last a further two weeks. He took over the role following Matt Hancock's resignation on Saturday. 22,868 Covid infections in the past 24 hours, up 115 per cent on last week.
Matthijs de Ligt
personMatthijs de Ligt shown straight red card by referee Sergey Karasev. Dutch defender's dismissal leaves Frank de Boer's side without their defensive lynchpin. Tomas Holes and Patrik Schick scored the goals for the Czechs. Czechs will now face Denmark in the semi-finals.
Thorgan Hazard
personBelgium beat Portugal 1-0 in the last 16 of the Euro 2020 tournament. Goals from Thorgan Hazard and Romelu Lukaku secured the win. The Czech Republic beat the 10-man Netherlands 2-0.
Sajid Javid
personSajid Javid was appointed as Health Secretary on Saturday night. He will lead the Covid-19 response and oversee social care reform. Mr Javid resigned as chancellor last year over a power struggle with No 10.
Wales
organizationWales crashed out of Euro 2020 with a 4-0 defeat to Denmark on Saturday. Kasper Dolberg struck twice before late goals from Joakim Maehle and Martin Braithwaite capped an excellent display by the Danes. Alun Wyn Jones ruled out of the tour to South Africa with a dislocated shoulder.
Federico Chiesa
personItaly beat Austria 2-1 after extra-time at Wembley in the last 16. Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina scored the goals for the Azzurri. Sasa Kalajdzic pulled one back for Austria with a low header. Italy will now face either Belgium or Portugal in the quarter-finals.
Alun Wyn Jones
personConor Murray named as surprise choice to replace Alun Wyn Jones as British and Lions captain after the Welsh lock was ruled out of South Africa series with a dislocated shoulder. Jones left the field after seven minutes in the four-try win against Japan. Maro Itoje, Owen Farrell, Dan Biggar and Ken Owens all considered.